Ex VFX/post dude here who left big studios and is doing his own thing now. I just got 2 c-stands and thought I knew what I was doing, but I was just schooled. Thanks!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

We are ALL always learning

Thanks for having me in your channel. Been using your grip probably my whole career

@laurastackmusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks for a super helpful video. I set up my C-stand along with you and appreciate the attention to detail.

The BEST C stand video out there !!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

🙏 thank you!

Duuuuuddee!!! I have owned and used C-stands for years…but I didn’t know some of these things. This is huge! The part about the little knobs on the left and the big knobs on the right, makes total sense. Also I’ve been using the wrong end to mount my lights (smooth end and not the knuckle with a baby pin) there’s always something new to learn in photography even for veterans. Thanks so much for the great info! (Oh and I’m buying some of those junior to baby pins to make low floor stands)

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Awesome glad it filled in some gaps for you

Excellent post! Had I know the versatility of C Stands, I'd have bought them a long time ago.

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

They are an industry standard for a reason they just might not be a piece of gear most people are aware of if they don’t end up on a working set out there Just keep it safe !

Love seeing the depth Seth goes into when creative videos. I love he pulls the pin from his back pocket. Gangsta.

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

😜🫀

Best demonstration of C stands. Thank you! I appreciate the repetition on why little knobs on left, big knobs on right. I finally understand why this is imperative to make sure the big knobs are on the right when you have the light at the end. No one has made it this clear. Excellent instruction. Thank you!

Best C Stand Video…. ❤

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate that thank you

Outstanding tips!

I've been a hobbyist photographer for 11 years now and I'm always scouring YT for useful informational vids to better learn the craft. It's rare when I stumble upon something useful and I found this to be immensely informative. Seth is my new favorite person on YT! I remember years ago learning about the weight on the correct side so that it tightens the grip arm over the center column if too heavy, but I've since forgotten and it makes perfect sense now that I'm using C-stands more often. LOVE the techniques for holding reflectors/foam core boards!! Even though everyone else does it, do not...repeat: DO NOT attach monolight to the rod portion of the grip arm. Always use the knuckle with a 5/8" baby pin. Intuitively it just made sense, but now you've given me solid validation. Do you have a similar vid for using super boom arms safely?

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

thanks so much appreciate all the kind words! i have an articulating arms video on my channel but not a dedicated boom or grip arm video yet no sorry

@harpenfluit

5 ай бұрын

Even better, imho consider using light stands when you want to mount a light, as they are more stable overall. A C-stand is the second-best option if you can't use a light stand. C-stands are better suited for supporting cutters, flags, boards, etc.

Two of my favorite things Seth Miranda and Avenger gear. One thing I've learned is don't skimp on grip and make sure you know how to use it. A fellow photographer recently used my Baby Boom arm and almost immediately bought one for himself because of how much better he felt about using that vs his cheaper gear. I also sent him this video, great reference for those new to using C-Stands.

Well taught. Thanks much.

One of the things I really appreciate about Seth is, he talks fast-but that means he can tell you something important five times in a row and drill it into your consciousness, stays with you longer and makes it harder to forget, then on to something else important that you need to know.

Your a Great Teacher Seth. Thankyou!

Great video! Thanks for the tips.

Thank you for the explanation.

Thanks for all the added instruction on how to correctly use this resource!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Glad its useful thanks for watching

Great video, i will never look at a C-stand the same way again. Learned a lot. Thanks

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

That’s the goal! You should see proper set up everytime

At last, a c stand video that actually shows you how to attach things! Brilliant video, thanks.

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

glad it was helpful!

thank you Seth for doing this tutorial, its worth watching several times!

Thanks for the explanation on C Stands!, Much appreciated.

Thanks so much for taking the time to explain this. Very well done.

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your time watching it glad it was helpful 🙏🫀

This is fabulous. I've just recently started moving toward off-camera flash and trying to educate myself about studio lighting. So of course that takes you to light stands which takes you to C-stands. Looking at a picture of a grip head is like trying to read ancient Egyptian. This is the first comprehensive lesson I've seen going from base to riser to grip head to boom arm. Thank you!

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

very welcome thanks for watching glad it was helpful

Absolutely brilliant video and I realise where I have been going wrong in more than one area . Great presentation 🎉

Wildly useful video!

Coming from a real estate/architecture background, I never had the need for sturdy stands. However, having transitioned into headshots and portraits, sturdy and versatile stands are a must. I can’t tell you how valuable the information you’ve provided in this video is to me; I truly appreciate you having taken the time to make and post this video. Many thanks.

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

youre so welcome appreciate you taking the time to watch glad it was worthwhile

Nice, thanks for sharing this helpful information.

your way of explaining things are a blessing for the artistic mind. thank you so much for explaining things in detail and getting always straight to the point. this is how youtube used to be. maybe it's the future. all the best for your channel. subbed and am happy the algor did something good this time presenting your video which was worth spending lifetime.

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

I’d like to think I keep things straight forward appreciate you checking it out glad it connected for you

Yo Thx for sharing ur tips on c stands, ordered one last week without having any idea on how to mount it but now I do

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you checking it out. Glad it was helpful

Thanks for the knowledge

Thank you for the refresh video! Great video. Very helpful. Did a few grip days 6 years ago but got a little rusty.. going back as a grip next few days

Seth, You are an amazing showman. Your enthusiasm and energy is inspiring. I've learned so much in a short period of time watching your presentations. I always look forward to seeing your KZreads! The only downside to watching you is you make me wanting and buying more studio gear!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that. Thanks so much. Glad any of this is helping out there. You’re welcome to add views to my stuff 😂 if anything it might save you $ by making better choices in the long run 🤷‍♂️

Man! What a great tutorial. Just starting a studio and this is invaluable. Thanks so much.

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Your so welcome thanks for checking it out

A lot of good info man! Thank you!!

Great video! Thanks.

This was awesome. I didn't know any of this. You saved me from potential damages/injuries. Thank you!!

outstanding video on C-stands - thanks a ton!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Thankyou for saying the actual part numbers of the pins etc, that helped me quite alot

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Yea everything’s always a part number makes things a lot faster when you gotta ask for when when buying renting or borrowing lol

@challis5513

3 ай бұрын

@@LastXwitness yes, at our work we recently started selling these units and we know the part numbers well.....but the gaffers use all slang names for them so it's alot of learning

Fantastic video. Very well presented and informative!! Thanks.

Along with a sand bag on the long leg, i use a counterweight on the grip arm when i have a light and modifier on it. It helps when making adjustments to the position of the lights/modifier.

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Yea counter weights are awesome most people don’t have access to them unfortunately but clamping down a weight is super convenient and adds stability up top as well for sure

Great video…..thank you and happy new year. 👍

This one video explains every reason why I should have C stands and how to properly use them. Wicked!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Tried! Glad you liked it thanks for checking it out

Great video

Thanks for the tips!! I’ve been using regular stands but want to upgrade to c stands. This helped a lot.

Thanks for really breaking it down and not assuming we know the parts or terminology. Made it easy to understand. Efficient and clear

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful thanks for watching

Awesome instruction. Thank you!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out

Very informative video. Appreciate that.

Good teachers and coaches make such a difference in every aspect of life! Very well done.

wow, thanks for a super thorough, interesting and helpful vid

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

This was only the surface ! Thanks for watching

Just bought a c stand, and waiting for it to arrive. Thanks so much for the video, really well explained especially considering safety aspects,. Nice little touch re reflector etc :) Thanks again.

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

For sure. Have fun with it keep it safe !

Amazing video, Seth is the best! It’s easy to take using a c-stand for granted but I learned a lot from this.

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much glad the vid was helpful

Great video Seth, thank you. Learned a few things and have just ordered the exact same stand, no point 'saving' a few quid on something so important.

I have never watched a video that was so useful and informative every single second it played. Fantastic job, thank you❤

What a great and useful video! Thank you so much!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out 🙏

A great video. I have been working with C-Stands for years and still learned a couple of things watching your presentation. Thanks for the info!!

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

no problem thanks for checking the video out

Thank you amigo ... I just bought 2 c-stands ... gave me a ton info ... well done !!! (More videos please)

excellent, thanks !!

Thanks Seth! Best explanation I have seen to help me get started with my new C-stand.

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Awesome. Glad it was helpful

So helpful. Thanks Seth and Avenger!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Finally, someone who isn't guessing how to use a stand in a review. Thank you for sharing, vocab, options, variations, etc. 👍

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out glad it was worthwhile 🙏

Thaks for the video! Really usefull!

great Video!

I'm new to c stands and this video was awesome! From one Miranda to another, thank you!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

🙏🫀

Great Demo Seth, Avenger did well to get Seth involved. I have several pieces of Avenger grip gear a Great product. 😎👍🇨🇦

Thank you for this video and information

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

thank you for watching!

Very well explained I've seen a lot of videos but this one is the best.

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much that’s a high bar 🙏

💙

This was really useful!

Nicely done.....thank you!

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

thanks appreciate you watching

thank you, very accessible, clear and understandable

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

appreciate that glad it was helpful

Excellent video. Really appreciated this tutorial. It felt like I was getting incite into major productions. Very professional explanation. Thank you.

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

thank you so much i really appreciate that glad it was helpful

Thank you so much Seth.... great video 👍

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

No problem thanks for watching

This is unbelievably useful. I was about to go back to the start to review the highlights, and then you repeated the most important information again before wrapping up. Thank you Seth!!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

I just constantly repeat myself I live in a loop. Thanks for checking out the vid

Seriously best c stand video ever.

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Wow that’s a high mark thank you

great video

Superb video! Amazing value! Thank you very much!

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Love it! Very informative I really appreciate the knowledge bomb!

Hi Seth! My focus this year is lighting and I just got my 1st C-stand after attending Imaging USA 😀. I really enjoyed class!! Thanks for sharing this info, it was very helpful.

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for coming to the class welcome to the grip game

Fantastic tutorial, something which look very easy too require proper techniques.

This was so useful Thank you from someone that has bought my first C stand

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Awesome this was just the surface have fun on that journey c stands are crazy versatile

great video ! very informative - thank you

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was worthwhile

thank u veryyy muchhh. ur explained is very helpfullyyyy 🤩

Very clear and thorough!

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Glad it got across thanks for watching

Thank you. That was very helpful.

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

I’m glad thank you for watching

Thank you for the tutorial and all the pro tips in the video. My students and I learned a lot!!!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Thank you so much so helpful!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was a help

Awesome video. thanks for the important information

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

super helpful. thank you so much 🙏🏻

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was worthwhile thank you

Really informative and well presented. Thanks Seth!

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Very very helpful and careful too thanks

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome thanks for watching

Great information and very thorough

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful to ya 🙏

Learned a lot esp holding a reflector. Well done 👏🏻

@LastXwitness

Жыл бұрын

The little tricks make a big difference thanks for watching :)

thanks man this was super helpful.. literalloy had no clue and i have had my c stand for 2 years...

@LastXwitness

9 ай бұрын

well now you do so get crackin!

Thank you!

Awesome. Thank you very much. Came here because I was looking for the baby pin solution. No I know it's E650 that I need. Couldn't be better. Subscribed

Greetings from Seth's channel!! 🙂

Wowww....

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Hope that’s a good wow lol

I love this video. Even though 21:42 I knew all that. Lets share this video

Great vid....finally I know how to use the dang thing

Super helpful.

@LastXwitness

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful 🙏